Vancosa 1 gm Injection may be unsafe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation

Vancosa 1 gm Injection is probably safe to use during lactation.
Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent a significant risk to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Vancosa 1 gm Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Vancosa 1 gm Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Vancosa 1 gm Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Regular monitoring of kidney function test and some blood tests is advised while you are taking this medicine.

Liver

There is limited information available on the use of Vancosa 1 gm Injection in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Q. Is vancomycin a form of beta lactam, penicillin, cephalosporin, macrolide, or sulfa drug?

Vancomycin does not contain sulfa and is not a beta lactam, penicillin, cephalosporin, or macrolide drug

Q. Is it bactericidal or bacteristatic?

It is a broad spectrum bactericidal glycopeptide antibiotic

Q. Does Vancosa come in pill form?

Yes, Vancosa comes in pill form and used for the treatment of inflammation of the digestive tract (enterocolitis) caused by staphylococci and severe diarrhea (pseudomembranous colitis)

Q. Does Vancosa cause diarrhea?

No, Vancosa is not known to cause diarrhea. Please consult your doctor before taking the drug

Q. Can I take vancomycin with probiotics, ibuprofen, heparin, Zosyn, Tylenol, Tums, or Aleve?

Vancomycin is not reported to interact with ibuprofen, heparin, Zosyn (piperacillin and tazobactam), Tylenol (acetaminophen), Tums (sucrose and calcium carbonate), or Aleve (naproxen). It may reduce efficacy of probiotics. Please follow the advice of the doctor regarding their simultaneous use

Q. Can I take vancomycin with penicillin allergy?

Yes, vancomycin may be given to the patients who are allergic to penicillin

Q. What organisms does Vancosa cover?

Vancosa is mainly effective against gram-negative bacteria such as pseudomonas as well as some gram-positive bacteria such as streptococcus. It is a drug of choice for infections due to Clostridium difficile and methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (mrsa).